Odesk is a global online marketplace where freelancers and potential employers can connect. This online freelancing portal is very successful because of its unique way of working and well-paid projects. The dynamic website specializes in offering IT related jobs and providers. It is a place where employers can hire and manage employees working remotely. The owners of the company define Odesk as “ a staffing marketplace and a management platform”.
The process of Odesk membership is very simple. There is no subscription charge unlike its competitors. Both the employers and the freelancers can be a member just by signing up. All freelancers can view and bid on the jobs posted. Similarly, the employers also have free access to the entire provider list. After the employers post a job, the providers can start bidding till the specified time. Finally, the project is closed and a winner is selected. Odesk doesn’t charge a single penny for posting jobs or winning an assignment. It only charges a certain percentage of the total payment from the employer.
Odesk has customized bookkeeping software. Thus all payments are processed through it. Both the freelancers and the employers prefer this virtual marketplace for its collaborative software known as “ Odesk team”. It allows employers to keep a track of every minute billed by the provider. Likewise, when payments are made through Odesk, the freelancer is also assured of every penny.
Odesk specializes in freelancers and employers related to software development/ programming, graphics and multimedia, content development and management and administrative support.
